Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Quiz

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  • Joint pain that is always there

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)?

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a type of arthritis that occurs in children under 16 years old. It's a chronic condition that can last for months or years and affects one or more joints for at least 6 weeks. JIA occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own tissues, but the reason for this is unknown.

Symptoms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

  • Joint pain

  • Fever

  • Joints are red, swollen or hot

  • Difficulty moving the joint(s)

  • Swollen lymph nodes, usually small swellings at the neck, armpits, groin and behind the ears

  • Joints feel warm

  • Repeated episodes of fever above 100.4°F / 38°C

  • Hands and feet feel hot

Questions your doctor may ask to check for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

  • Do you have any joint pain?

  • Do you have a fever?

  • Do you have joint redness, swelling or warmth?

  • Are your joints stiff and difficult to move?

  • Do you feel your lymph nodes are swollen and enlarged?

Treatment for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

There is no cure for JIA. Symptoms may go away with treatment and can come back. Treatment includes medication to suppress immune cells, inflammation, and pain, which can effectively control symptoms with little or no permanent joint damage.

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Kaito Nakamura

Kaito Nakamura, MD (Rheumatology & Allergy)

Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.

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